Brazilians continue to dominate at WSOP Online 2026: fifth victory

Brazilian poker players are confidently leading at the WSOP Online 2026, having already won five gold bracelets and consistently finishing in the money at GGPoker.

The confident dominance of Brazilian players continues in the online World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2026 series on the GGPoker platform. Out of the 33 events awarding WSOP gold bracelets, 20 have already concluded, and Brazilian representatives consistently occupy prize-winning positions, confirming their high level of play and deep understanding of modern online tournaments. Brazilians lead in bracelets and prize money After the completion of twenty WSOP Online 2026 events on GGPoker, Brazilian poker players have already won five gold bracelets, finished second five times, and taken third place five more times. Brazil also leads in total prize money: players from this country have already won $2,618,133, far ahead of their competitors. This success is explained not only by the large number of participants but also by the high skill level of Brazilian players, who confidently capitalize on their chances in the biggest online tournaments. Nilson Junior brings Brazil its fifth WSOP Online 2026 bracelet The latest hero of the Brazilian team is Nilson Junior, who claimed victory in #19: $250 Beat the Pros Bounty NLH . This event attracted an impressive field of 5,755 entries, creating a prize pool of $1,323,650. The tournament format included not only standard payouts for finishing positions but also additional rewards for knocking out opponents (bounty), making the game especially dynamic and profitable for aggressive strategies. Nine top players reached the final day, each guaranteed at least $10,000 including bounties. The first finalist to exit was "CASINOSATVKITOP," who received $13,832. Next to bust were Luis Rocha from Brazil ($21,665) and Shipeng "4807" Hu from China ($26,515). Kazakhstan’s Vyacheslav Chizhevsky finished sixth for $31,596. Another Brazilian, Renan Menguetti, took fifth place ($43,727), while Steven "RothshildRep" van Zadelhoff, playing from Romania, finished fourth ($51,759). Third place and $59,776 went to Pawel Kapczynski, leaving two Brazilians—Nilson Junior and Fabricio Nociolini—to battle heads-up. In a hard-fought duel, Junior prevailed, taking home the top prize of $113,245, an exclusive $30,000 Super Pass for the 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, and his first career WSOP gold bracelet. Nociolini earned $73,862 for second place. Final Table Results #19: $250 Beat the Pros Bounty NLH 1st place: Nilson Junior (Brazil) — $113,245 + $30,000 Super Pass + WSOP bracelet 2nd place: Fabricio Nociolini (Brazil) — $73,862 3rd place: Pawel Kapczynski — $59,776 4th place: Steven "RothshildRep" van Zadelhoff (Romania) — $51,759 5th place: Renan Menguetti (Brazil) — $43,727 6th place: Vyacheslav Chizhevsky (Kazakhstan) — $31,596 7th place: Shipeng "4807" Hu (China) — $26,515 8th place: Luis Rocha (Brazil) — $21,665 9th place: "CASINOSATVKITOP" — $13,832 Vietnamese player turns $600 into $157,439 and a WSOP bracelet Another highlight of the past weekend was #20: $600 Ultra Stack NLH . This event drew 2,500 players, creating a prize pool of $1,425,570. The winner was an unknown player from Vietnam with the nickname "BananaTilt," who not only won $157,439 but also claimed a WSOP gold bracelet. The final table featured several well-known GGPoker regulars. Christos Argyriadis finished ninth ($22,490), Marcelo "Mr_nobody" Betto from Brazil took eighth ($28,684), and Mikel "VVsMolly" Calo, an Italian playing from Slovenia, finished seventh ($36,583). Fourth place and $75,892 went to "Lord Given." This player from Serbia had previously become a millionaire on GGPoker, winning the $1,500 GG World Championship Main Event in June and taking home $1,091,345 after a three-way deal. Brazil’s Paulo "VFORGE I" Silva finished third ($96,790). In heads-up play, "BananaTilt" defeated "dongwang123" from Hong Kong, who received $123,444 for second place. In addition to the cash prize and bracelet, the winner was awarded a $30,000 Super Pass for the 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event with a $50,000,000 guarantee. Final Table Results #20: $600 Ultra Stack NLH 1st place: "BananaTilt" (Vietnam) — $157,439 + $30,000 Super Pass + WSOP bracelet 2nd place: "dongwang123" (Hong Kong) — $123,444 3rd place: Paulo "VFORGE I" Silva (Brazil) — $96,790 4th place: "Lord Given" (Serbia) — $75,892 5th place: — 6th place: — 7th place: Mikel "VVsMolly" Calo (Slovenia/Italy) — $36,583 8th place: Marcelo "Mr_nobody" Betto (Brazil) — $28,684 9th place: Christos Argyriadis — $22,490 Up next: GGMasters Freezeout Championship final with Brazilians among the favorites The next major event in the series— Event #21: $1,500 GGMasters Freezeout Championship —completed its first day of play on September 14. Out of 1,515 entries, 46 players advanced to Day 2, including eight Brazilians such as Nilson Junior, Artur Berg, and Ramon Kropmanns. This increases the country’s chances for another series bracelet. The minimum payout for all remaining players is $5,088. Those who reach the final table are guaranteed at least $39,504, while the tournament champion will receive $316,037, a WSOP gold bracelet, and a $30,000 Super Pass for the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Format features: bounty and Ultra Stack The Beat the Pros Bounty NLH tournament was played in a Progressive Knockout (PKO) format. In these tournaments, players receive a cash reward (bounty) for each opponent they eliminate, and part of that amount is added to the player’s own bounty. This encourages aggressive play and increases potential payouts, especially in the later stages. The Ultra Stack NLH format features larger starting stacks compared to standard tournaments, allowing participants to play longer with deep stacks and implement a wider range of strategies. This format is valued by experienced players who know how to take advantage of deep-stack play. Context: WSOP Online 2026 and the GGPoker platform The WSOP Online 2026 series on GGPoker is the largest online event of the year, awarding the prestigious World Series of Poker gold bracelets. This year’s series includes 33 tournaments with various buy-ins and formats, allowing players with different bankrolls to compete for poker’s top trophies. GGPoker is the official partner of WSOP Online, providing players with unique opportunities to qualify for and participate in the biggest events. Winners of bracelet events receive not only substantial cash prizes but also special $30,000 Super Passes, granting free entry to the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event 2026 with a $50,000,000 guarantee. This is an extra incentive for players aiming to join the elite of global online poker. What this means for PPPoker club players For PPPoker club members, the success of Brazilian players at WSOP Online 2026 is a great example of how regular practice in club games and participation in various formats can lead to strong results on the international stage. Many WSOP Online prize winners started out in club tournaments, gradually building up their experience and bankroll. Analyzing tournament formats shows the importance of mastering progressive bounty and deep-stack structures. These formats are often found in PPPoker club series, so it’s worth focusing on developing aggressive strategies and being able to adapt to different tournament stages. This will help you perform better in online clubs and be ready for major international events. Moreover, the results of WSOP Online 2026 show that the path to big prizes is open to players from any country and any skill level. Regular training, participation in club leagues, and studying successful strategies allow PPPoker players to move step by step toward the top of the poker world.